Recall: Samara Brothers Inc. Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 22, 2004, Revised March 29, 2005 Release # 04-166

Firm's Telephone Number: (732) 287-3939 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Note: Phone Number Change

CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Children's Swimsuit Cover-up

Units: 30,000

Manufacturer: Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.

Hazard: The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls. Cover-ups were sold separately or as part of a swimsuit set. The cover-ups were sold under the brand names "Samara" and "Carter's," in sizes ranging from 3 to 24 months, 2T to 4T and 4X to 6X. On the short-sleeved cover-up are various patches depicting beach and swim-related themes. The name "Samara" or "Carter's" is printed on the garment-care tag, along with the size.

Sold at: Department stores and specialty shops nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $10 and $20.

Manufactured in: China or Egypt

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.

Consumer Contact: Call Samara Brothers at (732) 287-3939 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at returns@samara.com